Sitting Bench In Front Of Fireplace . Especially when it is in front of the fireplace. It forms the base of the firebox and extends out into the room, both length ways and width ways. Modern Builtins for Every Room and Purpose from www.trendir.com This image is property released. Light blue bedroom features a white scalloped french fireplace mantel, bed with white bedding and a light blue bench at the foot of the bed. It is raining, you are sitting in this cozy room in front of the fireplace.